Food is a bit like weather. We are all affected by it. And it has the power to swing the pendulum between a good day and a bad one.
Panamian Power: It’s all in the Water
The rain is pounding down so hard all around us that what normally looks like staccato lines, instead appears like a curtain of long, silver streaks. I hadn’t realized before coming to Panama in November that I would be in the country at the height of their eight-month rainy season. Fortunately, sun glimmers through the Continue Reading
9 Best Cozy Pajamas for Moms and Women
Looking for a cozy pair of pajamas to gift mom (or better yet, buy for yourself)? These comfy pajamas for moms and women pair best with a good book, a new Netflix show, a glass of a wine and of course, a good night’s sleep. From lightweight and short to flannel and long styles, these pajamas for moms Continue Reading
From resistance to trying
Posted on October 25, 2019 I have long resisted the idea of being a blogger. I went to journalism school when there were still typewriters, and we had to provide a copy of each assignment in triplicate. When I did research at the Toronto Reference Library, I would use the card catalogues and look for Continue Reading
9 Best Travel Cameras for Kids
Putting a camera in the hands of your child makes them a visual storyteller of their travels. Of course, their storytelling will become increasingly sophisticated with age, but even little kids can have some big photo adventures.
Roll with It: The best kids rolling luggage
Family vacations don’t just start when you get to your destination. It’s also about making the journey part of the trip. And with funky rolling luggage that your kids can pull (or ride)—and hopefully even pack themselves—travel can be more fun and easier for everyone.
Barbados: A Luxury Island for Every Budget
The interior of Barbados is very green, and the road underfoot is bumpy and twists. We pass a woman sitting curbside selling bananas out of the lid of a styrofoam box and children dressed in uniforms with satchels on their backs.
A ride of a lifetime—From Porto to Lisbon
After an arduous 10-hour flight and a long hot shower, I readied myself for our meeting. Would we like each other? Would the trip lead to more?
It was actually not any kind of tryst, but to be the beginning of an eight-day cycling trip with Exodus Travels
Turning 50 – And Feeling Younger
I arrived at Sparkling Hill Resort on a dark starless January night, but inside everything glittered and shone.
The many sides of Miami
I had never thought of Miami as low key. Sure, night clubs, flashy cars, some serious glitz and an internationally renowned art scene. But relaxing?